These Politicians Have Battled Through Chronic Health Issues - Page 19 of 32

Arlen Specter

The Pennsylvania Senator survived two major surgeries during the 1990’s: one to remove a cancerous brain-tumor, and a heart bypass surgery to remove arterial blockages. Undeterred by these brushes with death, the wildly popular Specter went on to complete nearly 30 years of service in the Senate. He eventually passed away in 2012 due to complications from Lymphoma.